[Hiring] Coder I @Hunt Regional Healthcare

Role Description

This position is responsible for coding outpatient clinical and outpatient recurring accounts. All accounts should be completed within three (3) days following discharge.

Qualifications

• Completion of college level coursework in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
• Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Required: CCA credentials (Certified Coding Associate) or CPC credentials (Certified Professional Coder).
• Preferred Qualification: CCS credentials (Certified Coding Specialist -- Hospital based), RHIT or RHIA credentials, Minimum education level of Associates Degree.

Requirements

• A thorough working knowledge of Medicare billing rules, regulations and local medical review policies as they impact reimbursement under APCs.
• Must work onsite and/or remotely from home; must reside in the state of Texas.
• Primarily sedentary work reviewing records and keying information using a computer monitor and keyboard.
• Quiet surrounding with adequate lighting.

Benefits

• Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions.
• Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act).
• Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills.
• Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

Company Description

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers.
• Uses telephone and elevator etiquette.
• Acts as an employee ambassador.
• Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization.
• Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.